Blackhawk or GP100?

I see your in Wis your Deer can get big Have you given any thought about a 44 or 45 but out of the two I would go with the SBH with the 7" barrel

I Have a GP, and a New Vaquero. Both are very good. The GP was made in 1989, and needed to have all its springs replaced in 2012, but still holds tight. I don't know how much it takes to wear out the springs, (I am not the original owner) but none of the parts show any signs of wear. New ruger single actions are mechanically about as complex as their double actions, so no advantage there. DA's are much easier to take apart and clean. That said, I did carry the Vaquero for about 5 years everywhere, and shoot it better. As far as I know, Ruger SA's are all on 44/45 frames, excluding the oddities, meaning a SA will weight more than a GP. Either will be great, but the GP has some kind of obscene toy for a grip these days, and that would make me go SA. Eagle grips makes a very nice S&W style grip, if thats you thing, but another $100.

I would opt for the Blackhawk. Had both and really didn't like the grip configuration of the GP100 or for the DA/SA trigger. Still have my older 3 screw Blackhawk and it's grip is perfect for my smaller size hand. Plenty of heft there too for reducing the felt recoil somewhat.

You had me at birdshead…..two Vaquero's in .45 Colt on top.

A time proven classic. Your great grandson will be carrying that long after you and I have turned to dust. My Blackhawk turned me into a reloader.

Rexster said:

The original-pattern GP100 factory grip is absolute perfection, for my hands, so I am biased toward the GP100, for that reason.

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You mean this?



I absolutely love them too.

JohnKSa said:

When I bought my first GP100 years ago, I tried a number of different grips, thinking that I would find something more comfortable. I never did. It's still wearing its factory grips and probably always will.

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Mosin Bubba said:

You mean this?

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I absolutely love them too.

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Yes!

Blackhawk. I like the older 3 screw super. 7-8 barrel. 44 mag my preferred.

Sneakshot92 said:

I picked up my 6.5in stainless Blackhawk this afternoon. Once I pick up a couple boxes of ammo I'll put it through its paces.
In the meantime here she is!!View attachment 920314

Btw her name is Maggie.

Thx to @Obturation for the name suggestion.

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I didn't think you'd make a mistake, and you sure didn't. Do let us know how she performs on the range, please.

Enjoy the new revolver!

Blackhawk is great for deer.But if you are in bear country you may want a double action. If you shoot either in single action mode for hunting then get the GP MHO.

I personally shoot my 6" 686 more accurately than I do my 6.5" .357 Blackhawk. I hate that fact but it is still true. I could hunt with either.

GP-100 get's my vote, however if the Blackhawk is a 357 Mag with 9mm extra cylinder then it's a toss up.

I bought a 9mm cylinder from eBay and it happened to fit my 6.5" Blackhawk just fine.

I've read that sometimes they need some fitting.